Aa Van Elslander Foundation
Historical FunderBirmingham, Michigan · EIN 81-3973354 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $200,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | AA VAN ELSLANDER FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 35795 WOODWARD AVE STE 200, BIRMINGHAM MI 48009 |
| Phone | 2485902700 |
| Form and materials | INQUIRIES ARE ACCEPTED THROUGH THE WEBSITE HTTPS://WWW.VANELSLANDERFOUNDATION.ORG/ IF SELECTED, THE WEBSITE WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ON FILING AN APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | INQUIRIES ARE ONLY ACCEPTED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS WITHIN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE AREAS OF CHILDREN, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES. SEE THE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY AND FIT CRITERIA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circle Foundation | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Operations support | $4,000,000 |
| Benjamin's Hope | Holland, MI | Humanitarian | $1,000,000 |
| Say Detroit | Southfield, MI | Humanitarian | $550,000 |
| New Day Foundation for Families | Rochester Hills, MI | Operations support | $500,000 |
| Province of St Joseph of Capuchin Order | Detroit, MI | Operations support | $500,000 |
| Racquet Up | Detroit, MI | Operations support | $340,000 |
| Sanctum House | Royal Oak, MI | Operations support | $200,000 |
| Dutton Farm | Rochester Hills, MI | Operations support | $165,000 |
| Living & Learning Enrichment Center | Northville, MI | Operations support | $100,000 |
| Motor City Mitten Mission | St Clair Shores, MI | Operations support | $75,000 |
| Passenger Inc | Hamtramck, MI | Operations support | $75,000 |
| Als of Michigan Inc | Southfield, MI | Operations support | $60,000 |
| Camp Casey | Farmington Hills, MI | Operations support | $50,000 |
| Hand2hand | Jenison, MI | Operations support | $50,000 |
| Variety the Children's Charity of Detroit | Birmingham, MI | Operations support | $50,000 |
| Inclusively Fit Foundation | Livonia, MI | Operations support | $50,000 |
| Michigan Humane | Bingham Farms, MI | Operations support | $50,000 |
| Detroit Food & Entrepreneurship Academy | Detroit, MI | Operations support | $40,000 |
| Judson Center | Farmington Hills, MI | Operations support | $40,000 |
| Kids on the Go | St Clair Shores, MI | Operations support | $25,000 |
| Livingston County Catholic Charities | Howell, MI | Operations support | $25,000 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym | Detroit, MI | Operations support | $20,000 |
| Cancer Care of Marquette County | Ishpeming, MI | Operations support | $20,000 |
| The Rainbow Connection | Rochester, MI | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Step Up Northern Michigan | Traverse City, MI | Operations support | $10,000 |
| Leelanau Christian Neighbors Inc | Lake Leelanau, MI | Operations support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,010,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $3,385,220 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349100738
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3973354
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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